Abarbanel on I Kings, Introduction 6

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Abarbanel on I Kings — CC0 English partial community translation

Shaul the son of Kish according to what I have explained in the book of Shumel from the years of his reign, he became king in 2864 years from the Creation of the World and the days of his kingship were 20 years. In his days, Pinchas was the High Priest and Shumel the Seer was the Prophet.

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